Latest Recruitment at National Police Service Commission (NPSC)

V/No.10/2020 ( Commission Mgt. Support Services)

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic/ Policy Responsibilities

• Identify issues and areas for Policy Formulation and reform;
• Undertake law and Policy reviews;
• Coordinate and implement work plans for the Directorate;
• Develop legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation;
• Monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;
• Keeping custody of the records of the Commission Meeting and the preservation of original documents;
• Provide day to day legal and regulatory support to the functional areas covering general compliance queries and reviews;
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Commission to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
• Participate in the institution budgeting process in accordance with the midterm expenditure framework;
• Lead and contribute to collaboration with other units within the NPSC on intersecting areas of work;
• Participate in the development of policy analysis standards and procedures in accordance with relevant government regulations to ensure achievement of set standards.
• Mentor and coach staff within the Directorate to enhance work performance as set out in the appraisal schemes;

Managerial Responsibilities

• Preparing Commission Meeting Resolutions, Action Points, Board Reports and Board Minutes;
• Undertake research on legal issues and advice the Commission on the same;
• Attend Commission meetings and communicate resolutions of the Commission to the Heads of Departments and Sections for timely action;
• Take Minutes of the Commission meetings in a timely manner and ensuring their circulation;
• Drawing and vetting of Contracts, agreements and other legal documents;
• Implement performance appraisal systems of the directorate;
• Follow up on cases filed against the Commission and assist preparation of legal reports and opinions;
• Implementation and realization of the Strategic Plans and objectives in the Directorate;
• Ensure individual staff annual work plans are implemented and are within the estimated budget, timelines and quality standards to achieve effective and efficient performance in the directorate;
• Monitor and track compliance with policy, regulation, standards and guidelines; and
• Facilitate dissemination, translation and implementation of Policy and Legal research findings.

Requirements for appointment

• Master Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;

• Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
• Be a certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a Professional body;
• A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Twelve (12) years of service of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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POST- V/No. 9/2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic/ Policy Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and interpretation of Supply Chain Management policies and manuals;
• Advise the Commission Secretary, on matters pertaining to Supply Chain Management;
• Issue guidelines on implementation and interpretation of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and its attendant regulations;
• Introduce modern inventory management techniques and approaches;
• Oversee the implementation of e-government Supply Chain Management strategies;
• Interpret international trade agreements/policies related to Supply Chain Management;
• Participate in negotiations in matters pertaining to Supply Chain Management;
• Provide guidance on public private partnerships;
• Advice on Supply Chain Management reviews filed against the Commission;
• Review contract documents;
• Maintaining of professional standards and practices in the Supply Chain Management department;
• Align NPSC budget to government programs; and
• Initiate policy review on procedures, rules and regulations.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Provide guidance in the overall Supply Chain policy and management;
• Liaise with the Head of Finance in translating budget to National Police Service Commission Supply Chain Management plan;
• Provide overall guidance on contract design and management;
• Provide guidance on disposal of Commission inventory and other assets;
• Advise on quality assurance on goods, works and services;
• Management, training and development of Supply Chain Management personnel;
• Develop and review performance targets and agreements;
• Oversee the preparation of work plans in line with set targets;
• Sensitize Commission staff on Supply Chain Management guidelines;
• Provide guidelines on safety and security in storage;
• Ensure statutory reports are submitted to the Authority and National Treasury;
• Ensuring timely disclosure of information on procurement opportunities and awarded contracts as well as publishing of tenders;
• Ensuring cordial supplier relationships;
• Oversee the annual and quarterly Stock taking process as required to ensure optimum stock levels are maintained;
• Lead key strategic procurement processes, risk analysis and mitigation, supply chain integrating, stock control, supplier evaluation and business intelligence; and
• Ensure preparation of procurement plans in the departments within the Commission.

Requirements for appointment

•  Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Purchasing and Supply Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Purchasing and Supply Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Law or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management/Chartered Institute of Supplies Management;
• Registered member of Kenya Institute of Supply Management;
• A Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Twelve (12) years of service of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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V/No.8/2020

(( Civilian Mgt, Discipline & HR audit, Regional Services, RAWC, Welfare T&C Professional Devt, IPPD (Uniformed)

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic/ Policy Responsibilities

• Implement, interpret and review of Human Capital Management and Development policies, procedures and systems;
• Develop linkages and cooperation with other stakeholders to complement the Directorate’s efforts in training and capacity in the National Police Service;
• Develop and implement welfare programs for NPS officers and the Commission staff;
• Review the analysis of competency development reports from the National Police Service and advising on appropriate intervention strategies to be undertaken to bridge the gaps;
• Develop an employee oriented culture that emphasize on quality, continuous improvement, performance, employee retention and employee -employer relations;
• Develop and implement the National Police Service Commission training programs and training projections;
• Review strategies and policies to ensure that systems and structures are efficiently managed for the achievement of set performance targets and goals of the Commission;
• Ensure the preparation of Personal Emoluments (PE) budgets;
• Coordinate the implementation of Performance Management Systems, including Performance Appraisal System and the Rewards and Sanctions Framework;
• Coordinate development, implementation and review of welfare and other incentive schemes for the Commission; and
• Initiate best practices in the management of Human Capital Management function.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation and implementation of annual Human Capital Management budget;
• Coordinate preparation and implementation of work plans derived from the human capital strategy;
• Monitor the adherence to the code of conduct for officers in both the National Police Service and in the Commission;
• Champion the development of enhanced Performance Management System and culture to ensure the overall achievement of National Police Service Commission strategic objectives;
• Ensure effective planning, designing and evaluating Human Capital related initiatives that promote National Police Service Commission strategic goals;
• Ensure periodic skills and training needs assessment to support staff development
• Facilitate the establishment, operationalization and maintenance of Human Capital Management Information Systems;
• Coordinate the preparation and dissemination of various Human Capital metrics reports to relevant authorities for policy decision making;

• Undertake risk management in Human Capital to ensure appropriate strategies are developed and implemented;
• Coordinate implementation of human Capital strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent management, recruitment and selection, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, compliance, and labour relations;
• Ensure compliance with Human Capital legislation, strategies, policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations;
• Ensure the implementation of change management strategies to foster organizational values aligned to the Commission’s vision and mission;
• Ensure effective administration of Human Capital Management and Development in the National Police Service and National Police Service Commission; and
• Coordinate administration of budget, payroll, salaries and benefits.

Requirements for appointment

• Master’s degree in Human Resource Management/ MBA (Human Resource Management) or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/ BA (Human Resource Management) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management;
• Member of a Human Resource professional body (IHRM/KIM/AAPAM/CIHRM);
• A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Twelve (12) years of service of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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V/No.5/2020

 Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy / Policy Responsibilities

• Formulation of the directorate’s Strategic Plans and objectives
• Developing proposals for reforms on emerging legal Policies and issues;
• Developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagement;
• Formulating legal strategies, policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accordance with the existing legislation;
• monitoring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements;
• Liaise with government authorities and key stakeholders on relevant policy issues and identify areas of co- operation to maintain cordial working relations with the stakeholders.
• Oversee the development of policy analysis standards and procedures in accordance with relevant government regulations to ensure achievement of set standards.

Managerial Responsibility

• Reviewing legal and Policy documents, opinions and briefs and spearheads law reviews;
• Ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity and advising the Commission on legal policy issues;
• Coordinating work plans for the department;
• Oversee the implementation performance appraisal systems of the department
• coordinating service providers in legal matters involving the Commission;
• Ensuring safe custody of the records of the Board and the preservation of original documents;
• Brief the Deputy Chief Executive Officer-Technical Services on outcome of Court cases and compliance thereof.

Requirements for appointment

•  Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education.
• Comply with the Chapter six of the Kenyan Constitution.
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Management Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a relevant Professional body:
• Thirteen (13) years of service, of which five(5)must be of similar experience in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya

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V/NO. 6/2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic/ Policy Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development of the Information Communication and Technology strategy;
• Oversee the development and implementation of Information communication and Technology policies and procedures;

• Coordinate the development and monitor the implementation of the annual work plan for the Directorate;

• Spearhead the formulation and implementation of the Directorate’s annual budget, budgetary control policies and procedures;
• Oversee the effective utilization and maintenance of the Information Communication and Technology resources in the Commission;
• Initiate the development of new systems or modification of existing ones to enhance effective and efficient service delivery;

• Spearhead Information and Communication Technology research and development initiatives;
• Spearhead effective planning, designing and evaluating Information Communication and Technology related initiatives that promote National Police Service Commission strategic goals;

• Initiate periodic review of Information Technology policies and strategies for the Commission;

Managerial Responsibilities

• Oversee the provision of technical support to end users for all hardware and software
• Review and provide technical advice to user departments on the ICT and infrastructure requirements
• Provide leadership in the management of all Information Communication Technology procurement issues
• Ensure proper training and deployment of all ICT Officers in the Commission
• Ensuring professional standards and guidelines are adhered to
• Ensure periodic skills and training needs assessment to support staff development;
• Advise the Commission and its Committees on ICT policies and business processes; and
• Exercising overall management responsibility for the implementation of the Directorate’s work plan, including planning, supervising, budgetary control, administrative oversight and evaluation.

Requirements for appointment

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any other ICT related or recognised qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional certifications in ICT such as Certified Computer Network Professional (CCNP, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, Oracle Certified Database Administrator, CISM/CISA or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Current membership of an ICT professional body;
• A Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Thirteen (13) years of service, of which five(5)must be of similar experience in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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V/NO.3/2020

Duties and Responsibilities Strategic/ Policy Responsibilities

• Initiate the implementation of the Commission’s Strategic plans within the Directorates;
• Coordinate, oversee and participate in the formulation, development, implementation of policies, strategies, procedures, practices and management of Finance, Accounting and Administration Divisions;
• Enact policies, procedures and regulations for stakeholder management and development partners;
• Ensure the compliance with professional code of conduct of various professions within the directorate;
• Oversee the development and operationalization of research and development of emerging issues in the finance sector;
• Oversee the development and operationalization of Finance and Administration framework for the Commission;
• Responsible for the execution and communication of the directorate’s strategies, decisions and policies;
• Ensure that the directorate has an effective management structure including succession plans;
• Oversee Commission resource mobilization and investment activities;

Managerial Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee and direct all support services and activities relating to Finance, Accounting and Administration functions in the Directorate;
• Responsible for coordinating and managing the Finance, Accounting and Administration Functions in the Commission;
• Responsible for analyzing and interpreting policy issues, reporting, monitoring and evaluation;
• Ensure compliance with relevant Finance Policies and budgetary procedures;
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of periodic reports on the Directorates activities and operations;
• Provide leadership in financial and administrative decision making that affects the Directorates; and
• Oversee compliance with principles of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity and advising the Commission on legal policy issues.

Requirements for appointment

•  Master’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya
• Proven relevant experience in any of the following fields management; Finance Economics change management; governance; public administration
• Be a member of a Recognized professional body;
• A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• At least Fifteen (15) years relevant experience with at least ten (10) years in a proven senior management position; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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V/No.4/2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic/ Policy Responsibilities

•  Develop finance policies and procedure manuals;
• Develop systems and management practices that facilitate efficient and effective management of the financial management function;
• Develop strategies to enhance absorption of budgets;
• Recommend solutions to financial challenges, and appropriate action plans;
• Plan for training to enhancing financial management skills;
• Initiate periodic reviews of accounting standards and procedures are carried;
• Develop guidelines for accounting staffing levels and training to ensure technical competence and knowledge in financial accounting and reporting;
• Propose performance improvement strategies that are adaptive to the changing environment and technology; and
• Monitor compliance with Public Finance Management Laws.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Commission’s resource mobilization and investment activities;
• Ensure sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions in the Commission;
• Ensure the commission is compliant with all statutory requirements on finance management
• Establish and maintain relations with external donors to lobby for funds to ensure availability of sufficient Capitals, required for the continuity of business operations;
• Ensure supplier performance management is effectively managed through the analysis of value delivered against signed contracts and services provided by suppliers, in order to achieve value for money for the Commission;
• Supervise preparation of feasibility studies, financial plans, annual budgets and other financial records, to ensure accuracy of generation of reports, for the provision of information;
• Ensure the Commission complies with all audits, accounts and report requirements as set by its mandate;
• Develop strategies to motivate staff within the Directorate for effective service delivery; and
• Provide leadership of proper cash flow planning and effective cash management in order to avoid cash out situations that may negative affect the Commission’s work as per the approved annual work plan.

Requirements for appointment

•  Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting,

• Business Administration, Finance, or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Master’s Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in any Social Science from a recognized Institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA (K), Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA);
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Registration of Accounts Board;
• A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Administrative Officers’ Induction Course lasting not less than three (3) months;
• Thirteen (13) years of service, of which five(5)must be of similar experience in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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V/NO.2/2020

 Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic/ Policy Responsibilities

• Initiate the implementation of the Commission’s Strategic plan within the Directorate.
• Initiate the implementation policies, procedures and regulations for the Commission;
• Coordinate the implementation of policies and procedures on HR strategies and plans for the Commission;
• Enact policies, procedures and regulations for stakeholder management and development partners;
• Provide guidance on the formulation policies and procedures on performance management system for the Commission;
• Coordinate the development and operationalization of HR framework for the Commission.
• Guide the development of appropriate legal and institutional frameworks for efficient and effective provision of services at the Commission
• Execute the Commission’s HR strategies, decisions and policies.
• Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the CEO on key technical, and HR matters.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Management of the day to day operations of the Directorates;
• Ensure compliance with relevant HR Policies and Legal Instruments;

• Initiate the Implementation of the Human Capital Management and Legal processes of the Commission;
• Provide leadership in financial decision making that affects the Directorates;
• Initiate the preparation of the Directorates yearly work plans;
• Oversee compliance with principles of good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity and advising the Commission on legal policy issues.

Requirements for appointment

•  Master’s degree from a University recognized in Kenya
• Proven relevant experience in any of the following fields; management; law; change management; governance; public administration;
• Membership of a Recognized professional body;

• A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• At least Fifteen (15) years relevant experience with at least ten (10) years in a proven senior management Position; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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V/No. 14/2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Managerial Responsibility

•  Co-ordinate the design of financial aspects for all new projects/ programs and agreements for approval;
• Coordinate the general accounting and payables functions;
• Coordinate budget costing activities in line with the set budget control policies, to ensure effective and efficient utilization of funds within the Commission;
• Determine budgetary constraints on financial expenditures on the Commission’s budget, and make decision in line with the department’s strategy on the allocation of funds;
• Supervise the performance appraisal of staff that report to the position to ensure the achievement of both individual and Commission goals;
• Ensure finance functions are in line with the departmental objectives and strategy; and facilitate the proper utilization, custody and maintenance of assets to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness quality of service to the department and reduce on the wastage of capitals provided.

Operational Responsibility

• Prepare directorate’s budgets for the recurrent and operational votes and quarterly expenditure forecast as a basis for discussions with the Treasury for release of funds;
• Prepare proposals seeking funds for additional expenditures and reallocation of voted funds during the year;
• Prepare quarterly and monthly expenditure reports for review by management, to provide information on the current usage of the Commission’s budget, necessary for decision making on budget utilization;
• Compile pending bills required for approval by management to ensure timely payment in accordance to the financial department strategy;
• Participate in the preparation of financial reporting policies to conform to the existing government regulations;
• Prepare cash requirement projections for authorization by management, to ensure timely allocation of funds for the implementation of the commission activities;
• Prepare reports on public expenditure and for use by management to make recommendations on how to improve the utilization of funds in the Commission;
• Prepare financial commitments, issue local purchase orders (LPOs) and Local Service orders (LSOs),for timely payments and service delivery to the Commission;
• Examine the expenditure and financial commitments reports, to show the variances on the budget for further review by management;
• Prepare the income and expenditure reports to the controller of budget and the National treasury, for transparency and audit purposes of the Commission;
• conduct regular spot checks on the Commission’s budget control policies to ensure adherence to the laid down procedures;
• Analyze each item in the departmental proposals as recommended by the budget committee to project forecasts for the next financial year and ensure proper allocation of funds;

Requirements for appointment

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or MBA (Accounting or Finance option);
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or MBA (Accounting or Finance option);
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA II )or Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) level II;
• Have a certificate in a senior management course from a recognized institution;
• Ten (10) years of service, of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya

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V/ No. 13/2020

Duties & Responsibilities

Managerial Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall integrity of the commission’s network and system operations to ensure integrity of information in the commission
• Manage all matters related to quality assurance as well as testing of software to ensure viability of the systems and application;
• Manage technical hardware and software crisis situations to support continuity of business operations;
• Facilitate smooth running of all information communication technology systems and ensure adherence to software licensing laws;
• Liaise with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of ICT equipment;
• Identify information communication technology training needs for officers in the commission to facilitate capacity building of the divisional staff;
• Reviewing and evaluating hardware maintenance feasibility studies and detailed specifications before implementation;
• Ensure adherence to Information Communication Technology standards;
• Direct the selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training;
• Ensure timely implementation and effective maintenance of systems; xi. Oversee the development of reports on ICT standards and supervising overall system documentation;

Operational Responsibilities

• Mentor and train new ICT support staff to have a competent and motivated workforce;
• Provide technical advice to the various department in the commission;
• Provide users with appropriate information communication technology support and advice
• Secure data from internal and external attack through continuous security audit;
• Undertake research and manage new& ongoing information communication technology projects;
• Schedule upgrades and security backups of hardware and software to facilitate business continuity in the Commission;
• Analyze information needs and specify technology to meet those needs;

Requirement For appointment

•  Master’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Professional certifications in ICT such as Certified Computer Network Professional (CCNP, CCNA, MCSE,MCSA,MCSD, Oracle Certified Database Administrator, CISM/CISA or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Undertake a senior management course from a recognized institution;
• Current membership of an ICT professional body;
• Ten (10) years of service, of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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V/ No. 12/ 2020

(Discipline & HR Audit, RAW, Promotions.& Transfer, Civilian Mgt, KPS, APS, DCI,)

Duties and Responsibilities

Managerial Responsibilities

• Analyze the Human Capital Management and Development structures and systems, Human Capital metric reports and research findings;
• Ensure implementation of Human Capital Management and Development policies, regulations and procedural manuals;
• Ensure compliance with the Pay and Benefits Policy;
• Ensures implementation of the Human Capital Management strategy;
• Implement the work plans derived from the Human Capital strategy in line with the overall Commission strategy;
• Monitor and implement the human capital budget;
• Implement the Performance Management Systems and culture to ensure the overall achievement of National Police Service Commission strategic objectives;
• Implement employee Career Progression guidelines;
• Implementation of welfare Schemes & Program for Commission staff and NPS;
• Monitor Human Capital metrics to ensure effectiveness of the HR initiatives which contributes to the Commission’s overall performance;
• Managing employee discipline and ensure compliance; and
• Ensure a conducive employee work environment that promotes employee motivation, team work and helps to maximize employee productivity.

Operational Responsibilities

• Administer staff benefits in line with the Commission policies, procedures and best practice;
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs in the Commission;
• Undertake employee discipline and grievances handling process to ensure compliance to the employment laws, Commission policies and procedures;
• Coordinate preparation of Committee and Commission agendas;
• Empower the employees to meet challenging organization goals;
• Manage salaries and pension administration;
• Develop the unit/section work plan;
• Identify areas of review in the National Police Service training curriculum;
• Undertake formulation and preparation of Personal Emoluments budget;
• Ensure the Performance Appraisal of staff is conducted efficiently and effectively;
• Monitor the implementation of Human Capital Management rules, regulations and procedures;
• Provide and handle staff welfare;
• Facilitate research on Human Capital and Development best practices that will guide the development of Human Capital Management and development policies, standards and regulations; and
• Guide on the process of recruitment, promotion and deployment of staff to ensure proper processes and procedures are adhered to for enhancement of good HR practices.

Requirements for appointment

• Master’s degree in social sciences from a recognized University in any of the following fields; HRM, Business Administration, or Public Administration;
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences from a recognized University in any of the following fields; HRM, Business Administration, or Public Administration;
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management;
• Have a certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four
• (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Ten (10) years of service, of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization;
• A member of a relevant Human Resource Management professional body; and
•  Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya

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V/No. 11/2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy/ Policy Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, advising senior management on ICT matters and supporting the ICT governance system;
• Coordinate the development of ICT policies, procedures and standards;
• Oversee the designing of appropriate ICT architecture; putting in place quality assurance systems, risk plans, disaster recovery procedures and business continuity plans;
• Identifying ICT outsourcing opportunities;
• Undertake the development of the Commissions ICT budget and ensure budgetary control and policies and procedures are adhered to;
• Undertake the preparation of the Commission’s ICT status reports and ensure the adherence to professional standards and guidelines;
• Coordinate the review of ICT policies to incorporate emerging ICT trends for efficient and effective service delivery;
• Ensuring that the directorate delivers consistent, clear and high standards support service that enhance their performance;
• Initiate the development of new systems or modification of existing ones to enhance effective and efficient service delivery; and
• Oversee system analysis, design and programme specifications.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating the development of work programmes and the allocation of staff resources;
• Managing multiple and concurrent large, high-profile projects;
• Ensure the provision of technical support to end users for all hardware and software;
• Coordinate the development of research on emerging technological issues;
• Provide guidelines in the provision of technical support to end users for all hardware and software;
• Identify performance gaps and recommend proper training and deployment of all ICT Officers in the Commission;
• Coordinate Information Communication Technology procurement issues and ensure effective utilization and management of ICT infrastructure; and
• Liaising with user departments to ensure effective maintenance of Information Communication and Technology equipment;

Requirements for Appointment

•  Master’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Professional certifications in ICT such as Certified Computer Network Professional (CCNP, CCNA, MCSE,MCSA,MCSD, Oracle Certified Database Administrator, CISM/CISA or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than Six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Current membership of an ICT professional body;
• Twelve(12)years’ experience of which three(3)should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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V/No. 21/2020

(Regional Offices- Nairobi, Central, Eastern, Coast, Rift valley, Nyanza, Western and North Eastern)

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Responsibility

•  Identifying the psychosocial and stress related problems of clients;
• Conducting counseling sessions for Clients;
• Conducting client intake, individual and group sessions;
• Keeping appropriate records;.
• Making follow ups and referrals of clients; and
• Undertaking debriefing counseling.

Requirement for appointment

•  Bachelor Degree in Counseling or a Bachelor Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Diploma in Counseling from a recognized institution.
• Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week;
• Proficiency in Computer Applications;
• one(1) year of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Registration with the Kenya Counseling Association (KCA).

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V/No. 22/2020

 Duties and Responsibilities

•  Designing, coding and modifying Website from layout to function in accordance to Commission’s Specifications;
• Design Concepts, graphics and layout for service illustrations;
• Writing and editing content;
• Designing webpage layout;
• Determining technical requirements;
• Updating Commission’s Website;
• Creating back up files;
• Create visually appealing website that features user-friendly design and clear navigation;
• Ensure maintenance and additions to the Commission website; and
• Keeping the website up to date and prioritizing needs.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelor of Science in Web Design/ developer, Information Technology (IT) , Computer Programming, System Developmen; OR
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Web Graphic Design; and
• Two(2) years’ experience in web design/development.

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No of Positions: 4

V/No. 20/2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Responsibility

• Obtaining information required on case files and communicating to the Senior Legal Officer.
• reading and verifying documentation vis-à-vis historical information contained in individual case files;
• identifying legal and compliance risks
• Coordinating handling of cases filed against the Commission between the departments and external counsel; and attending court hearings.
• Enter appearance and prepare pleadings on behalf of the Commission and render legal opinions to Commission Committees as requested;
• Prepare, review and interpret legal instruments the Commission is party to.
• Follow up with the courts to fix and take hearing dates for court matters;
• Follow up with the courts to collect court rulings and judgments;
• File and serve pleadings on relevant parties and receive and file legal correspondences and bring to the attention of Senior Legal Officers for action;
• Prepare Affidavits of Service;

Requirements for appointment

•  Bachelor of Law degree from a recognized institution;
• Have a postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
• Be proficient in computer applications.
• Be admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• Member of a Recognized professional body
• one(1) year of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

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No of Positions: 4

V/No. 19/2020

(Regional Offices- Nairobi, Central, Eastern, Coast, Rift valley, Nyanza, Western and North Eastern)

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

• Conducting client intake, individual and group counseling sessions;
• Responsible for handling psychosocial problems of clients in the counseling Centre;
• Extracting psychosocial information from the client;
• Observation of causal factors which might be useful to the treatment plan;
• Implementation of client’s treatment programme and follow-up on discharge from the Centre;
• Keeping appropriate records; and
• Planning seminars and workshops on guidance and counseling issues

Requirement for Appointment

•  Bachelor Degree in Counseling or a Bachelor Degree in any of the Social Sciences with a Diploma in Counselling from a recognized institution;
• Psychological Debriefing Course lasting not less than one week;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Five (5) years of service from a reputable organization.

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V/No. 18/2020

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibility

• Coordinate Legal interns and ensure they are adequately engaged;
• Provide mentorship to legal interns;
• Monitor, supervise, train and develop the Legal Officers/ Interns;
• Monitor progress on the review of Appeal/ Court cases and make recommendations for improvement where necessary.

Operational Responsibility

• Enter appearance and prepare pleadings on behalf of the Commission;
• Attend Court to represent the Commission and render legal opinions to service areas as requested;
• Prepare, review and interpret legal instruments the Commission is party and brief the manager on the outcome of Court cases and compliance thereof;
• Undertake legal compliance audit;
• Prepare witnesses for trial;
• Prepare court attendance sheets;
• Undertake legal research and advice on legal issues;
• undertaking research on different information to ensure the Commission is acting in accordance with all applicable laws;
• liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the Commission to ensure instructions, witnesses and statements are procured on time;
• representing the Commission in litigation, Appeals and Policy matters and attend to walk in clients at the division

Requirements for appointment

• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Admitted as an advocate of the High Court Kenya;
• Certified Public Secretary (K) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Five (5) years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

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V/No. 17/2020

 Duties and Responsibilities

•  Oversee transport function in the Commission;
• Formulate and implement transport policies in the Commission;
• Responsible for Motor Vehicles maintenance and repairs;
• Oversee activities related to dispatching and routing of Commission’s Vehicles;
• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members( Drivers) in the Section comply with administrative policies & procedures, Safety rules and government transport Regulations;
• Implement schedule transport services; and
• Monitor spending on maintenance and repairs to ensure that the expenses are consistent with approved budgets; and Promote safe work activities by conducting frequent safety checks and report to the administrator.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelor’s degree in any Management Course, Public Administration, Commerce , Fleet management;
• Diploma in fleet / Transport Management;
• Ten (10) years’ experience in transport management; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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V/No. 16/2020

 Duties and Responsibilities

Managerial Responsibilities

• Coordination of information services and all public relation activities within the Commission;
• Mentor, coach and train staff in the unit;
• Coordinate and review the Commission’s corporate image;
• Monitor and measure public relations and communications effectiveness;
• Manage Digital and Media Relations including information sharing invitations for Commission events;
• Coordinate information gathering on programmes and significant events in the National Police Service Commission
• Initiating research on various information service issues and developing appropriate interventions;
• Responsible for management of finances and assets in the Division; as well as human resource training and deployment;
• Coordinating with Commission officials in the management of media interview schedules;
• Responsible for performance Planning and Review process within the unit; and
• Initiate the establishment of a platform and a framework for acquiring,
• storing   accessing and sharing knowledge.

Operational Responsibilities

• Provision of advice to the Commission leadership on the best media practices;
• Undertake the coordination of the Commission’s public functions and corporate events;
• Liaise with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern to ensure only relevant information is disseminated;
• Design, innovate and recommend corporate materials for building Commission brand;
• Build and maintain consistent branding, corporate identity across
• relevant public relations channels and keep the Commission up to date on best practices
• Monitoring implementation of policies, programs and directives through Collection and dissemination of Information;
• Identifying events that require packaging and dissemination to the media;
• Reviewing media briefs, supplements, documentaries and features;
• Coordinate the development, preparation, implementation and monitoring the budget for the unit;

Requirements for appointment

•  Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Communication Studies, International Relations, Public Relations, Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Communication Studies, International Relations, Public Relations, Mass Communication or    equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Current Membership of Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK);
• Postgraduate diploma (Mass Communication);
• Have a certificate in a senior management course from a recognized institution
• Ten (10) years of service, of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya

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V/No.15/2020

 Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy/ Policy Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of an internal risk based audit strategy and annual plan for the Commission;
• Spearhead the overall effort to implement an enterprise risk management program;
• Overseeing the development of annual audit plan and risk assessment;
• Initiating the preparation of work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
• Spear heading the review of internal controls and ensuring their documentation for effectiveness and adequacy;
• Overseeing the development of a comprehensive programme of engagement coverage for assigned areas

Managerial Responsibilities

• Directing implementation and compliance of internal controls and identify and correct any deficiencies;
• Guiding the identification of risks in special projects;
• Overseeing the preparation of the Internal Audit systems, procedures and guidelines;
• supervising the preparation of work programmes to ensure that audits are planned and well managed;
• Overseeing the preparation and submission of audit reports to the CEO/CS;
• Supervising, training and developing staff within the unit;
• Coordinate the preparation of specific audit assignment plans and programmes;
• Overseeing the development of risk based audit plans, programmes and schedules;
• Coordinate the conduction of preliminary reviews of the areas to be audited;

Requirement for appointment

•  Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Be in possession of any of the following: – CPA (K), CISA, CFA, ACCA or its equivalent and either.
• Be a member of a professional body – Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya).
• Have a certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Ten (10) years of service, of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization; and
• Meet the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya